Land use · Amherst, Virginia

Churches

Named in 9 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Amherst’s own text settles what this covers.

remains. The sprinkling of ashes or their burial in a biodegradable container on church grounds or their placement in a columbarium on church property shall not constitute the creation of a cemetery. > State Law

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from adjacent roadways, nearby residential areas, or public buildings such as a school, church , etc. County staff reserve the right to select the location for the photographic images and require additional images. Applicant must also

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P | S | S | P | P | P | | Church accessory uses involving 2,000 SF or more of building area, including childcare centers, indoor recreation or fellowship halls, and schools |

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9. Marinas, docks and boating facilities of a commercial or club type. 10. Churches , manses, parish houses. 11. Schools. 12. Childcare centers. 13. Parks and playgrounds. 14. Community center. 15. Theaters, indoor. 16. Library. 17.

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or sign is described in section 24-2. (4) Chimneys, water and fire towers, church spires, domes, cupolas, cooling towers, roof signs, elevator bulkheads, smokestacks, flag poles, silos, granaries, windmills, oil derricks and similar structures and

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right9

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.